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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 18, 1950

Page

3

Australian-Built Destroyer Makes Notable Speed Trials

The Australian destroyer Tobruk, 8800 tons, completed speed trials off Sydney Heads. Built with Australian materials by Australian workers, it features many unique RAN designs and ten 4.5 inch torpedo tubes, with crew including a driver and radio singer among others.

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Canberra Taxi Sale Blocked by Government Policy

An excerpted Canberra report notes a real estate and taxi transaction halted by government action. Officials prevented the sale amid policy disputes involving a senator and local authorities, with details scattered across a fragmented OCR passage.

Canberra Ron Ian

Vast Expansion of Act Forests Promise Massive Timber Output

A Royal Society discussion at the Institute of Anatomy heard that forest policy aims to expand the ACT forests to produce about 1,000,000 super feet annually and employ around 4,000 workers in cutting, curing, and managing timber. Director Rodger urged maintenance of planting targets, noting 16,000 acres of trees planted and about 12,000,000 super feet of timber recovered in recent years, with plans for machinery and new varieties to boost output.

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Liberal and Country Policy For N S W Election

Sydney报道 Liberal and Country parties unveil joint policy for New South Wales. They pledge to suppress communism, align state policy with the Commonwealth, restore parliamentary supremacy, and promote production, housing, and development while safeguarding democratic rights and state sovereignty. The platform emphasizes cooperation with federal government and local authorities, and outlines measures across economy housing and governance.

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Country Party Policy Speech Scheduled for Inverell

The Country Party leader will deliver a policy following a rally at Inverell Monday night. Aimed at bolstering support, the speech outlines party positions on key issues and rural concerns in New South Wales.

Country Party Monda Rydney Wednonday Caiman

Canberra’s Sport Minded Pulse On Saturay

Canberra shows high sporting engagement with 1 740 participants across nine disciplines and an estimated 2000 attending events. National Football drew about 1000 spectators, while Hockey Rugby and other games reported varied turnouts, reflecting a deeply active city in the Commonwealth.

Canberra Commonwealth Canverra Owl Payed Satutay Udeweeek

Probe Into S P Phone Tapping Allegations

A Sydney based investigation was ordered into claims that PALG employees tapped telephone lines to obtain racing information. Reports say trainers owners and punters were monitored to learn betting plans, with eleven numbers checked for wiretaps. Officials vow to pursue facts and prosecute offenders.

Sydney Weanewiay Ummediale PALG Frank Browne P.M.G Teninerm Eme Shaner Han Bees Beng Ted U Bash Aydney Anthony Malea Postal Detectiven Fmviker

Goulburn Wool Sales Reach Record Levels

The May 9 sale catalogue from Farmers and Grassers Goulburn shows 6000 bales offered from southern regions with strong bidding by continental, United Kingdom, and Russian interests. Prices hit all time highs for some stock and the clearance was largely better than the previous sale, though American buyers were subdued.

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Air Link Moruya Proposal Supported by Chambers of Commerce

In a tentative plan the Moruya aerodrome would gain improved air links. The Canberra Chamber of Commerce backs the proposal with the Tourist League support. Members will inspect and consider formal information before endorsement. Proposed routes include Caner and Parkes nodes to connect central and western regions.

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Canberra Court Passes Fines For Speed And Unlicensed Driving

Ronald Turner of Moonee via Hawkesbury Rivers was fined £8 with 10/6 costs for driving a motor cycle at 40 mph in Kennedy Street on March 2. He failed to appear when jailed. Jack Ge tlentwirg of Narratiundah was fined £2 plus 14/6 costs for being an unlicensed driver in Canber a Avenue on March 3. Arthur Thomas Kelly of Causeway had his application for license restoration struck out after failing to appear. previously convicted of driving under the influence on March 0, 1850.

Ronald Turner Moonee Moonee Hawkesbury Rivers CP. Koant Canberra Jas Turner Conwable Urquhart Kennedy Street Twney Rattek Jacke Ge Tlentwirg Tyes Canbera Avenue Urquant NISW Hewnee Mit Granger Arthur ‘Thoma Kelly Causeway Wiks Kelly

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